Investment and Portfolio Analysis

Spring 2025 > Management & Business > FINA.3210 > 061

Course No: FINA.3210-061; SIS Class Nbr: 1242; SIS Term: 3430
Course Status: Open

Course Description

This course is a survey of investments for business students. Topics include the investment environment, markets and instruments, securities trading, market indexes, risk, diversification, the capital asset pricing model, market efficiency, introductory valuation of bonds stocks options and futures, mutual funds, behavioral finance, and strategies for individual invesĀ­tors. Meets Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome for Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (CTPS) and Information Literacy (IL).

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: ECON 2010 Economics I & ACCT.2010 Acct/Financial; or Business minor and ACCT.2010 Acct/Financial or Information Technolgy Major (IT-BS, IT-AS.)
  • Core Codes: CTPS, IL
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Devendra Prasad
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2025 Spring: Jan 21 to Apr 06
  • Course Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition: $1155 | Pay as little as $238/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

Related Programs: B.A. in Actuarial Studies, B.S. in Business Administration

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